Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

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The Unique Victorian Water Powered Lift. No family trip to the picturesque towns of Lynton and Lynmouth in North Devon would be complete without a ride on the famous funicular cliff lift.

The famous Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and the steepest totally water powered railway in the world! This historic funicular Cliff Railway is bronze winner of Devon’s Large Attraction of the Year 2018. The Cliff Railway connects the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth providing stunning coastal views that will be the highlight of any visit. This working heritage railway is grade II listed, the UK’s only fully water powered railway and one of just three examples left in the World!

Perched on the cliff top, and at 500ft above the lower station, is our grade II listed Cliff Top Cafe offering perhaps the best location for a Cream Tea in the Westcountry. With amazing views and great food, it’s just what you need before discovering what other secrets Lynton and Lynmouth has to offer.

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Key Facilities

  • Children welcome
  • Dogs welcome
  • Tearoom/Cafe

Awards

  • SILVER for 'Attraction of the Year' - Devon Tourism Awards 2020
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